Texas State University
McCoy College of Business.Research Insights

Sidney T. Anderson

Associate Professor of Marketing, Department of Marketing. His research examines the impact of artificial intelligence at the intersection of marketing and fields such as health care, economics, and operations management. Faculty profile

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July–September 2026

Illustration of a hiker with eyes closed, smiling inside a glowing bubble projected by a smartwatch showing a healthy heart icon, stepping off the crumbling edge of a cliff.
Marketing4 min read

When a Health App Says You Are Safe, You May Take More Risks

AI wearables and health apps are sold on safety. A new framework explains why that reassurance can lead people to skip the doctor, push past their limits, and rely on a device to catch what it cannot see.

Sidney T. Anderson

January–March 2026

Illustration of a hotel lobby where a staff member kneels to strap a guest's suitcase with a broken wheel onto a luggage cart, while a coworker steadies the cart and the guest and a manager look on, smiling.
Leadership3 min read

Want Employees Who Care About Helping? Design the Job So They Practice It

In a factory, a hotel chain, and a construction services firm, employees who helped coworkers and felt connected to them reported a stronger drive to help others. An ethical climate and room to act set that in motion.

Steven W. Rayburn, Sidney T. Anderson, Jeremy J. Sierra

October–December 2025

Illustration of an airline agent at an airport counter, smiling as she points to a hand-drawn alternate route on a map for a traveler whose flight shows as cancelled on the board behind them. Five Takeaways
Marketing1 min read

Five Takeaways on How Frontline Employees Improvise

Interviews in three countries and a survey of 417 U.S. service workers show that going off script is routine. Here is what managers should know.

Steven W. Rayburn, Sidney T. Anderson

April–June 2025

One research-backed idea, every Thursday

Short summaries of new faculty work, with what it means for managers.